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Brad Butler
- With his abilities and progress somewhat limited coming off offseason shoulder surgery as a rookie, Butler is fully healthy and committed to competing for the starting right guard job. The offensive staff likes his nasty on field disposition. Physically superior (6'7" 315) to Duke Preston and veteran Jason Whittle with whom he's competing for a starting job, Butler could make the right guard spot a legitimate three-man competition.
Jon Corto - The Orchard Park native made the most of his three-day tryout in the spring and was signed to a rookie free agent deal. Considered by Dick Jauron as athletic as any other defensive back on the roster, Corto could really open some eyes and compete for a reserve safety role on the 53-man roster with a strong camp. He should factor heavily into the open gunner position left vacant by free agent departure Andre Davis.
John DiGiorgio - A former rookie free agent whose speed and anticipation skills make him difficult to ignore defensively. With a command of the defensive system DiGiorgio will make it more of a competition for the starting middle linebacker spot with Paul Posluszny than most expect. He's arguably one of the most valuable young special teams cover players.
Jason Jefferson - Fully committing himself this offseason and staying in Buffalo to participate in the conditioning program, Jefferson has molded his frame into a more muscular 295 pounds making him a bit quicker off the ball. If Darwin Walker's rights revert back to Philadelphia and John McCargo spends more time at the nose, Jefferson could land the backup job to Larry Tripplett, where he saw time in the spring.
Jim Leonhard - With a football IQ higher than just about anyone on defense, the staff feels comfortable putting him on the field in almost any situation which could mean a bigger role in 2007. Leonhard was part of the first team nickel package and the dime packages in the spring, and knows both safety positions like the back of his hand. He's also a multi-faceted special teams participant.
Riley Swanson - The rookie cornerback opened some eyes in the spring camps with polished technique for a player fresh out of college. As a result he's generally consistent in his coverage. Being a candidate for a gunner position also helps his cause and speaks to his natural speed. Holding up physically when the pads go on is the only question mark with his somewhat slight frame.
Chris Thompson - The late NFL Europe signee has NFL experience (Chicago) and has a good physical build (6'0" 189). The cornerback's strength is in the short zone areas which is a plus for the requirements of the Bills defensive system. He should compete for the fifth cornerback spot.
John Wendling - A big and fast safety that will look more valuable when the pads start popping in camp and he can bring his physical skills to the forefront. With good instincts and a strong special teams background he is likely to be dressed on most Sundays as a rookie.
- With his abilities and progress somewhat limited coming off offseason shoulder surgery as a rookie, Butler is fully healthy and committed to competing for the starting right guard job. The offensive staff likes his nasty on field disposition. Physically superior (6'7" 315) to Duke Preston and veteran Jason Whittle with whom he's competing for a starting job, Butler could make the right guard spot a legitimate three-man competition. Jon Corto
- The Orchard Park native made the most of his three-day tryout in the spring and was signed to a rookie free agent deal. Considered by Dick Jauron as athletic as any other defensive back on the roster, Corto could really open some eyes and compete for a reserve safety role on the 53-man roster with a strong camp. He should factor heavily into the open gunner position left vacant by free agent departure Andre Davis.John DiGiorgio
- A former rookie free agent whose speed and anticipation skills make him difficult to ignore defensively. With a command of the defensive system DiGiorgio will make it more of a competition for the starting middle linebacker spot with Paul Posluszny than most expect. He's arguably one of the most valuable young special teams cover players.Jason Jefferson
- Fully committing himself this offseason and staying in Buffalo to participate in the conditioning program, Jefferson has molded his frame into a more muscular 295 pounds making him a bit quicker off the ball. If Darwin Walker's rights revert back to Philadelphia and John McCargo spends more time at the nose, Jefferson could land the backup job to Larry Tripplett, where he saw time in the spring. Jim Leonhard
- With a football IQ higher than just about anyone on defense, the staff feels comfortable putting him on the field in almost any situation which could mean a bigger role in 2007. Leonhard was part of the first team nickel package and the dime packages in the spring, and knows both safety positions like the back of his hand. He's also a multi-faceted special teams participant.Riley Swanson
- The rookie cornerback opened some eyes in the spring camps with polished technique for a player fresh out of college. As a result he's generally consistent in his coverage. Being a candidate for a gunner position also helps his cause and speaks to his natural speed. Holding up physically when the pads go on is the only question mark with his somewhat slight frame.Chris Thompson
- The late NFL Europe signee has NFL experience (Chicago) and has a good physical build (6'0" 189). The cornerback's strength is in the short zone areas which is a plus for the requirements of the Bills defensive system. He should compete for the fifth cornerback spot.John Wendling
- A big and fast safety that will look more valuable when the pads start popping in camp and he can bring his physical skills to the forefront. With good instincts and a strong special teams background he is likely to be dressed on most Sundays as a rookie.
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